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    "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    Been there,done that replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Please consider private duty. Less stressors for your complicated issues. Good
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    Potential New Job Option

    Been there,done that replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Uh-oh. Is it a case of the devil you know vs the
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    Need advice about situation

    Been there,done that replied to Tired nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not that it matters.. as pharmacy was the hold up... just wondering what med the family member was so upset
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    Time off request denied

    Been there,done that replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I see you are being held hostage. If your time off requests are always denied.. what happens to your accumulated time
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    Drug diversion

    Been there,done that replied to divalady's topic in General Nursing

    A negative drug test does not mean there was no diversion. I was around when a nurse stole an entire box of demerol. She was suspected and tested. Came up negative. She stole them for her druggie...
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    Drug diversion

    Been there,done that replied to divalady's topic in General Nursing

    "A facility claimed the patients did not get their narcotics. There were cameras. I administered the medicine." Why does the facility think the patients did not get their narcotics. What information...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    We are all responsible for our own actions. Just because the Pyxis let her override to obtain a drug... does not mean she shouldn't have followed the five rights that we all learned in nursing...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    Been there,done that replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly my thoughts. If I killed someone through my actions.. I would never be able to trust myself again. What is RaDonda
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    New to acute care and just not getting it.

    Been there,done that replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    You did a great job catching the doctor's error. Do you have pharmacy on nights? A pharmacy check would have helped you catch the error. I probably would have given it as written. Asking questions is...
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    RN

    Been there,done that replied to mbgn10's topic in Agency Nurses

    What was the basis for your negative review? You need to respond and fight to any negative review. Did you chart your request for a sitter? Then you are covered for due
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    RN license might be revoked

    Been there,done that replied to Guest26407's topic in General Nursing

    OP was not fraudulent. The school
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    Telemetry certification

    Been there,done that replied to RHaries's topic in General Nursing

    That is a question for the NTA and a school counselor. I do know that Telemetry techs usually know their stuff. I cannot tell you how it transfers to professional
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    Advice on Job Offer

    Been there,done that replied to Bethany Rae's topic in General Nursing

    There are many other variables to consider. Do you have responsibilities at home? Could the time be extended by inclement weather or traffic. Will you be working nights? That throws off EVERYTHING....
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    Anyone ever fail Kaiser’s New Hire Tele Exam?

    Been there,done that replied to ck1cqc's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever learned telemetry interpretation? If not, maybe Kaiser is confused regarding your experience. There is no way anyone can succeed in Tele with one day. If you have had experience, focus...
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    New Grad Orientation Doesn't Feel Safe or Supportive

    Been there,done that replied to Camillus_Was_a_Murse's topic in General Nursing

    You have been set up for failure. Quit NOW and leave it off your resume. It's a do over. Good
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    Nurse at LTACH, need help if it's different than the ICU

    Been there,done that replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Nursing

    Time to move on. Your unit sounds like he... double hockey sticks. Start applying for ICU positions. Best
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    Leaving Bedside

    Been there,done that replied to Nora Joyce's topic in General Nursing

    Change is hard. However, you are suffering in your current position. You are qualified for many positions. Start by scouring the job boards, reading the job descriptions, and see what sounds...
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    Cancer patient and professional relationship

    Been there,done that replied to Susan Lawson's topic in General Nursing

    This is a TERMINAL cancer patient. If he wants to come and read and support others during infusion... why not. The hospital should let him forgo the "vetting" process and welcome him. Who CARES if...
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    Nails and Nursing

    Been there,done that replied to Bones17's topic in General Nursing

    Review your infection control
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    Too Much at Once

    Been there,done that replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Take care of YOURSELF first. You should search out a therapist and a provider that can prescribe. In the meantime.. look for another position... you have been suffering there way too
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    Using Shopping to Cope with Work

    Been there,done that replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Watch Groundhog Day. Never drive
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    My husband wants to retire

    Been there,done that replied to Dizneeeee's topic in Retired Nurses

    He is 68 years old.Full retirement age.Let the guy rest get his SS and watch the 11 year
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    Have you ever left in the middle of a shift?

    Been there,done that replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I only left once.. when my father called to tell me my mother died. If you are having panic attacks.. it's time to move on. Not a good idea to drive when you are having a panic
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    Fired. How To Get Over It.

    Been there,done that replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Career

    You are highly skilled in IV placement. It would come natural to place a line. Where was your preceptor? If you were going against policy, that would be on them. You have another job. Let it all...
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    Housing for travel nurses

    Been there,done that replied to Lebi's topic in Travel

    In my experience, the stipend was not my main concern. I needed safe,nearby housing. I was new to the areas... did not know , what I did not know. !00% percent sure, I would have never found a condo...